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Legacy authentication protocols rarely make the news for good reasons, and yet here we are—NTLM is back in the headlines, but not for a nostalgia tour. Instead, it’s at the center of a renewed wave of cyber-attacks, reminding enterprise IT pros (and anyone reckless enough to run a Windows...

Red teams have a new trick up their sleeve. In an era when Microsoft fortifies credential theft defenses and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems evolve at breakneck speed, attackers are shifting away from classic payload-based methods. Enter RemoteMonologue—a highly innovative...

Windows security aficionados, brace yourselves for another deep dive into the often murky realm of legacy authentication protocols. An unofficial NTLM security patch from 0patch is now available for Windows 11 (v24H2), Windows Server 2025, and several versions of Windows 10. This update comes...

In a shocking revelation that underscores the ongoing security challenges within the Windows ecosystem, security researchers have unearthed a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting all versions of Windows Workstation and Server, right from the aging Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 to the...

In a landscape where cybersecurity threats loom ever-present, Windows users, especially those operating on older systems, must remain vigilant. Recently, a critical zero-day vulnerability has surfaced in Windows Server 2012, prompting an urgent response from cybersecurity experts. This flaw...

Unpacking CVE-2025-24996: NTLM Hash Disclosure Spoofing Vulnerability A newly identified vulnerability—CVE-2025-24996—has emerged, spotlighting a critical security flaw in Windows NTLM protocols that could allow attackers to spoof identities over networks. This vulnerability, stemming from the...

In today's deep dive into Windows security, we turn our attention to a newly disclosed threat: CVE-2025-24054—an NTLM hash disclosure spoofing vulnerability. This flaw, stemming from the external control of file names or paths in Windows NTLM, can allow an unauthorized attacker to perform...

In this month’s patch update round-up, cybersecurity experts are ringing alarm bells for CISOs and Windows administrators alike. The spotlight falls on two actively exploited Windows Server vulnerabilities—one in the Windows Storage component and a more critical weakness in the Windows Ancillary...

Alright Windows enthusiasts and security buffs, let’s dive into a security advisory that's making waves in 2025. Meet CVE-2025-21217, a newly identified vulnerability in Microsoft's NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager). If NTLM sounds familiar, buckle up – we’re going to dissect what this means...

In a significant shift for security and authentication practices, Microsoft has commenced the removal of NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) from its latest operating systems, specifically Windows 11 version 24H2 and Server 2025. This decision reflects the company's ongoing commitment to enhance...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a significant alarm has been raised for Windows users. A newly uncovered zero-day vulnerability, particularly threatening due to the absence of a patch, puts millions of systems at risk, highlighting the continuing struggles within digital...

In an alarming turn of events for Windows users everywhere, a new zero-day vulnerability has emerged, affecting all versions of Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it allows attackers to steal NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) credentials...

In an alarming update for users navigating the waters of Windows 7 through 11, a new zero-day vulnerability has been uncovered, raising flags among cybersecurity experts and prompting immediate action for users. Let's unpack what this means and how to protect your system against this unwelcome...

As the leaves turn and November ushers in the chill of winter, Microsoft is heating things up with a substantial software patch that you don’t want to overlook. On November 12, 2024, Redmond unleashed its monthly Patch Tuesday update, delivering fixes for a whopping 89 vulnerabilities, among...

On November 12, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a significant security vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43451. This flaw, categorized under the NTLM (NT LAN Manager) security protocol, poses a serious risk of hash disclosure spoofing. As Windows users, it's essential to understand what this means...

On October 30, 2024, a significant security concern emerged for Windows users as reports surfaced about a zero-day vulnerability that potentially exposes login credentials on Windows 11 24H2. This latest flaw, discovered by security researchers at ACROS Security, raises alarms for anyone relying...

Overview The CVE-2024-30081 vulnerability reported in Microsoft’s Security Update Guide highlights a critical security flaw in the NTLM authentication protocol used by Windows. This vulnerability allows for potential spoofing attacks, making systems that rely on NTLM verification susceptible to...

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Severity Rating: Revision Note: V1.14 (January 8, 2013): Updated the FAQ and Suggested Actions with information about attacks against NTLMv1 (NT LAN Manager version 1) and LAN Manager (LM) network authentication. Microsoft Fix it solutions for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are available to...

Hi I have a computer with Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64 bit called Pippo and I have enabled the Telnet server. Its configuration is: C:\Windows\system32> tlntadmn The settings on localhost are as follows: Alt key associated with 'CTRL + A': YES Idle Session Timeout...